Sleep-Disordered Breathing Tied to Insulin Resistance in Pregnancy
In pregnant women with BMI ≥27 kg/m², respiratory event index and oxygen desaturation index linked to HOMA-IR.
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Hispanics, Latinos and Type 2 Diabetes Care: Access, Economics, and Culture
Type 2 diabetes and its complications are twice as high among Hispanics and Latinos than Whites, and some observers say there are differences in their care. Clinical Advisor interviewed Dr. A. Enrique Caballero, a leading expert in diabetic health in Latinos and Hispanics, about this subject.
Long-Term Glycemic Control Cuts Risk for Severe COVID-19 With T2DM
The researchers found that 2- to 3-year longitudinal glycemic control was significantly associated with COVID-19-related severity.
Certain BP Treatments Less Effective in Patients With Diabetes
Investigators assessed the impact of diabetes mellitus on the efficacy of a low-dose, triple combination, polypill or standard care for the treatment of hypertension.
Cardiovascular Outcomes With SGLT2 Inhibitors in Type 2 Diabetes Compared
A network meta-analysis was done to compare the effectiveness of SGLT2 inhibitors in participants with type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular risk factors.
Weight Loss After Bariatric Surgery and Remission of Type 2 Diabetes
Type 2 diabetes often goes into remission following weight loss after bariatric surgery. Researchers investigated whether greater amounts of weight loss were associated with higher rates of disease remission.
Fracture Risk Assessed Among Users of SGLT-2 Inhibitors vs Other Antidiabetic Agents
The study authors conducted a nationwide cohort study that included 137,667 Medicare beneficiaries.
Diabetes Self-Management Education Improves Outcomes in Black Patients
Study authors concluded that Diabetes Self-Management Education helps improve patient knowledge, glycemic control, and cholesterol levels in Black patients.
COVID-19 Vaccine Immune Response in the Dialysis Population Quantified
A recent meta-analysis demonstrated that patients on dialysis are less likely to produce an immune response than those not on dialysis.
Exercise Impacts Insulin Doses in Children With Type 1 Diabetes
Exercise plays an important part in treating diabetes, but physically active patients with type 1 diabetes face challenges to maintain normal blood-glucose levels.
Glucose-Regulating Drugs Aid COVID-19 Outcomes in Patients With Diabetes
Findings include GLP-1R agonists and pioglitazone use, with drop in hospital admissions.
Emergency Department Visits for Medication Harms Are Frequent
However, most common product type and intent of use associated with these visits vary by age.
Heart Health May Help Prevent Diabetes, Regardless of Genetics
At age 55 years, remaining lifetime risk of diabetes in the high genetic risk group was 23.5 percent for those in ideal cardiovascular health.
Controversies in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Gastroparesis
Researchers addressed common misconceptions regarding the diagnosis and treatment of gastroparesis.
Fish, Fatty Acid Supplements, and Post-Pregnancy Type 2 Diabetes Explored
Investigators assessed the relationship among lean or fatty fish intake, fatty acid supplements, and lowered severity of type 2 diabetes in women following pregnancy.
Risk Factors for MACE After First Acute Coronary Syndrome Identified
The risk for recurrent MACE was high among survivors of a first ever acute coronary syndrome with a substantial number of these being fatal; 34.4% had MACE within 1 year and 48.4% in 3 years.
Greater Weight Loss After Bariatric Surgery Tied to Diabetes Remission
Researchers assessed the amount of weight loss necessary to achieve initial remission of type 2 diabetes mellitus following bariatric surgery.
Type 2 Diabetes Remission Criteria Defined in ADA Consensus Statement
People diagnosed with type 2 diabetes can eventually achieve normal glucose levels. But whether or when this means a person is “in remission” was the subject of an international group of experts convened by the American Diabetes Association.
The Potential Dangers of Ketogenic Diets in Kidney Disease
A recent review underscores the possible adverse effects of ketogenic diets including increased risks for heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and kidney stones.
Efpeglenatide Reduces Cardiovascular Events in Some Patients With Type 2 Diabetes
Investigators assessed the effect of efpeglenatide, an exendin-based glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist, in patients with type 2 diabetes at increased risk for cardiovascular events.
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